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    This Beloved Aussie Slang is Now Taboo – Find Out Which Phrase is Off-Limits!

    I think if this is the worst thing in your life being call mate or love or another endearing term. If this is the worst thing that has happened to you in any day, then stop whining. Take it on the chin as a term of endearment and get over it. Things could always be worse, be grateful the people...
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    Horror diet trend exposed: What happens to your brain when you eat dark web tapeworm eggs for weight loss?

    "Nobody loves me, Everybody hates me, I think I'll go eat worms"🎶🎵🎶
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    Hit a Kangaroo? Here's the Ultimate Guide to What You Should (And Absolutely Should NOT) Do Next!

    A few years ago, I hit and killed a large kangaroo in QLD that hopped Infront of my car while I was traveling at 100Kph down the main highway. My bonnet and windshield were damaged, and carburetor was bent and leaking. The kangaroo was unfortunately killed instantly. There were two cars behind...
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    Scammer exploits lonely woman $200K after building trust online

    The police should be able to trace those who sold the jewelry and the car. The police should be able to track these people down and prosecute them. The courts can force those responsible for a crime to pay compensation to their victims. Holding their assets or selling them to recover any...
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    Tragic loss rocks Home and Away fans: Veteran Bruce Murray's battle with cancer ends

    RIP. I have never really watched the program, except when Home and Away first started, my wife enjoyed watching the program with all of the usual characters. Over time I think the program has lost the plot personally, I call it "tragedy bay". However, it is always sad to hear someone so young...
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    Scammer exploits lonely woman $200K after building trust online

    As soon as these so-called friends request money, I defriend them simple. I have received several online friend requests over time. Several of these have started out with the usual chit chat over time and then inevitably they come up with some excuse that they are short of money, and could I...
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    Man faces arrest after 65-year-old loses $2.3 million to mail theft scam

    I hope the courts throw the book at this scum bag. These low lives want the high lifestyles, but do not want to work for it; they would rather steal from others instead.
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    This Beloved Aussie Slang is Now Taboo – Find Out Which Phrase is Off-Limits!

    Yep, that would make sense. All of the early colonists came by ship so the word "Mate" would be well known form of addressing crew onboard a ship, and I guess the term has just persisted in Australia from there.
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    Unsuspecting teacher falls victim to sophisticated investment scam

    I think the old adage "you have to speculate to accumulate" and many throw caution to the wind when speculating. I am not sure if it is just greed that overcomes their caution, which then turns to stupidity as desperation takes hold as they see their hard-earned money going down the gurgler, to...
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    This Beloved Aussie Slang is Now Taboo – Find Out Which Phrase is Off-Limits!

    To many @#$%& people that just get out on the wrong side of the bed every morning and take it out on everyone else.
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    This Beloved Aussie Slang is Now Taboo – Find Out Which Phrase is Off-Limits!

    Sounds more like someone got out of the wrong side of the bed. I was a delivery driver in Sydney many years ago. I had just finished my delivery and got in the cab of the truck to complete my paperwork, when a bloke came up to the cab window and asked if I would mover my truck. I said, "OK Mate...
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    AIBU 14.10.2024

    It is their insecurity not yours. If there is such insecurity in you keeping his name, then I think they really need to rethink their future plans. Although I would have thought you would go back to your maiden name to finalize the divorce and go your separate ways. However, the choice is yours...
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    Unsuspecting teacher falls victim to sophisticated investment scam

    With the number of celebrities being used in deep fake endorsement video's then it is buyer beware. If a scheme sounds too good to be true, then it usually is. However, as with any investment schemes the investor should go in with both eyes open, set a limit on what you the investor can...
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    Shocking rideshare rip-off: Aussie woman's 6-minute trip costs $170!

    I think that the ride share company should have CCTV footage to prove the claim before and after the pickup.
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    What helps you relax?

    My hobbies keep me relaxed. I enjoy painting, (Spray art, No Graphiti), Woodworking, Metalwork, crafting and my new hobby Coin collecting. My son (43 yrs old) had been bitten by the coin collecting bug, and you guessed it; its dad doing all of the grunt work finding and searching the coins. I...
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    Shocking rideshare rip-off: Aussie woman's 6-minute trip costs $170!

    I would consider taking a photo of the inside of the car before and after the trip. This measure would provide evidence for disputing any mess allegations from the ride share company and or the driver.
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    Shocking Uber Incident: See Why This Driver's Explosive Outburst Over Legroom Could Put Your Next Ride at Risk!

    Unless the uber drive just got out of the wrong side of the bed? Maybe he was having a bad day, and the comment was the straw that broke the camel's back. No excuse for violence.
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    Shocking Uber Incident: See Why This Driver's Explosive Outburst Over Legroom Could Put Your Next Ride at Risk!

    This highlights the vulnerability of the elderly. Elderly people place their faith in these services like Uber ride share. However, I would like to think that those who perform the services are police checked for criminal history and or forms of mental illness. As an elderly person, many of whom...
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